shortness of breath

noun phrase

: difficulty breathing

Examples of shortness of breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke can cause shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness or fatigue and aggravate heart and lung diseases and other chronic health issues. — ABC News, 15 July 2026

Those include aches and pains, fever, cough, shortness of breath. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 July 2026

Anyone may begin to experience symptoms such as irritated eyes, nose, and throat, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026

Symptoms include sudden and severe chest or upper back pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, leg pain, difficulty walking and more. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for shortness of breath

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Medical Definition

shortness of breath

noun

: difficulty in drawing sufficient breath : labored breathing